The LEGO City set 60312‑1 Police Car packs a surprising punch in a mere 94 pieces—and creative minds on Rebrickable have truly pushed the envelope with a wide array of alternative builds. This blog dives deep into the reinventions of this simple police car, exploring how each rebuilder has stretched the parts set to spin entirely new forms—roadsters, muscle cars, future cruisers, tow trucks, and more. Whether you're building straight from an instruction booklet or letting your imagination drive, these alt builds showcase just how versatile a small set can be.

In the paragraphs below, I'll highlight eight standout alternative models. For each, you'll find a rendered image, the model's name above, the designer’s name below, and a direct link to download the building instructions. I’ve formatted image sources to use Rebrickable's CDN links so they display crisply in your browser.

1. 60312 Alternative – Police Roadster

Designer: Curiousite
Get the instructions here

2. 60312 – Hyper Police Car

Designer: hoppepe
Get the instructions here

3. 60312 Future Cop

Designer: Stroked_not_Dead.
Get the instructions here

4. 60312+75871 MUSTANG Police Car

Designer: hoppepe
Get the instructions here

5. 60312 – M4 Police Car

Designer: PapaJosh295
Get the instructions here

6. 60312 – Future Cop 2

Designer: Stroked_not_Dead.
Get the instructions here

7. 60312 – Police Car (Open Air)

Designer: hoppepe
Get the instructions here

8. Wheel Lift Tow Truck – 60312 Police alt

Designer: Rzmudzior
Get the instructions here

Click here for more alternative builds and Modifications for this Lego set

🚓 The Joy of Alternative Builds

1. Maximizing a Small Inventory
   With no extra parts required, each design relies solely on the original set’s inventory. This constraint sparks creativity—builders mix and match parts in unconventional ways.

2. Variety in Vehicle Styles
   These alt builds cover the spectrum: from sleek roadsters and techy future cruisers to muscle car-style builds, convertibles, and functional tow trucks. You can even create a mashup like the Mustang version if you have other sets.

3. Play vs Display
   Some models lean display-ready (Hyper Police Car), while others are play-focused (Wheel Lift Tow Truck), built to interact and perform.

4. Learning Through Reverse Building
   Disassembling the official build to rebuild something new is the best way to learn advanced techniques like hidden connections, micro-builder styling, and structural rigidity.

🛠️ Tips for Builders

• Study the inventory: Use the “Build this MOC” feature on Rebrickable to check if you’re missing parts before committing.

• Make variants: Swap colors or wheels to add your own flair.

• Hybridize designs: Combine parts of two cool models to invent your own. The Mustang crossover itself shows how fun that can be.

• Document your process: Sketch progress shots or share your final design online—custom builds thrive on community feedback.